Eclipsing the 3% mark for the first time since April, fixed-rate mortgages hit 3.05% this week, with inflationary pressure building due to lingering pandemic issues, and a constricting monetary policy.
Read More »Leveraging Strategic Integrations
Susan Hartsock of Origence takes a look at how the mortgage industry can take advantage of the same techniques and digital processes that other industries have ... and offer the same high levels of satisfaction.
Read More »Increase in Purchase Apps Offsets Decline in Refis
Mortgage application volume held steady week-over-week according to a new report, as a slight drop in refis was countered by a rise in home purchases.
Read More »Finance of America Launches New Loan Program
The new loan product will allow borrowers to refinance their primary mortgage with second mortgages for accessory dwelling units.
Read More »What Are the Most Cost-Effective Days to Buy a Home?
According to an analysis of historical home sales, ATTOM finds the best and worst days of the year to buy a home.
Read More »It’s a Mortgage Candidate’s Market, and We’re Just Living in It
MReport examines how the mortgage-hiring landscape has changed over the last few tumultuous years, and what lenders and financial institutions are doing to keep up with these changes.
Read More »New Residential Acquires Genesis Capital
New Residential intends to finance the transaction with existing cash and asset-based financing from Goldman Sachs, with the deal expected to close in Q4.
Read More »Closing Costs Kept in Check
Although the average home price increased by nearly $45,000, closing costs, excluding taxes, have been found to have only increased by $400.
Read More »Housing Affordability Shows Improvement in August
Year-over-year, affordability declined in August, but progress was seen month-over-month, with median family income on the rise.
Read More »Starting a Family? Check These Cities First.
One of the biggest factors people with families consider when choosing a new home is what the environment will be like for their children as they grow; a new report covers the top 50 metro areas nationwide.
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